Didn’t they just release a commercial promoting this? That’s confusing and doesn’t make sense if this is true
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Apple Reportedly Stops Production of FineWoven Accessories
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No, you concluded "environment be dammed" because Apple is discontinuing Finewoven cases. How did you arrive at your conclusion?
Apple concluded it was better than using leather, and now they are discontinuing it because they will use a better material. This is an article about the end of Finewoven, not the start of it.
Yes, which is why they are discounting it so they can use a better, more durable non-leather material. Assuming the same production processes, a more durable case is better for the environment.
But let's try it this way. What was it about Apple discontinuing the finewoven material made you say "So environment be dammed?" when cases with poor durability are bad for the environment."
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And the equipment they brought it/made it on?
Given all the non leather materials available this selection of the overpriced FineWoven will be laughed at for years.
That's a shame, I actually really like my FW wallet. Hopefully whatever replaces it still feels nice
Nature isn't a mother.
It's just nature, despite attempts to anthropomorphize it.
Same here. I've given away ones when I upgraded and the old ones still looked great after a few years. They ae th best value for non=letaher cases, IMHO.
You mean plastic, right, because that is what goes into those materials. Vegan leather just sounds better than vinyl.
While things like PLA and PET/PETG and other bio based,plant organism murdering, plastics can be used, petrochemical variants such as PVC and PU are probably used more for durability reasons. Even bio-based ones can use various chemicals in the processing.
Why does the price matter? There are good quality cases for $10-$15
Apple sells you a $10 case just for $60.
I wonder if it is possible to make a case from wood and if it people liked it. Wood is renewable resource. They could even sell elite engraved oak cases. Sue thickness might be questionable, but what if new manufacturing tech makes it possible🤔
Bamboo might be a better choice.
Much lighter and faster growing.
Leather, btw, is a renewable resource.
Native Americans were exemplars at using all of a Bison.
Cases made from pressed hemp or bamboo would be ideal, but even still there would probably be a synthetic inner liner to improve durability and shock protection.
Tim finally bought one and said what is this 💩